Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Industrial Upheaval
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Coins
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Red Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- King Edward III and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Council of Arles
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Head Pot
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop